South Africa’s Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga recently presented an inspiring welcoming address at the HighLevel Meeting on the Implementation of the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) in Cape Town. The event, held in October 2023, gathered distinguished attendees, including notable maritime specialists and officials. Minister Chikunga’s address emphasized the continuous efforts to guarantee safety and security throughout the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden and underscored the importance of sustainable economic growth and regional collaboration.